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    Installing an SSD into Sager NP8268s

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Taffyrooster, Aug 11, 2014.

  1. Taffyrooster

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    I recently bought a Sager NP8268s laptop with a 1TB HDD, and I bought a 2.5'' samsung 840 EVO 500gb because I thought the laptop housed three 2.5" drives. Upon investigating where it would go, I realized there is no way it would house three drives of that size. So I looked back at the tech specifications, and it says:
    2 x Mini-Card Slot for WLAN
    One for WLAN Combo module (Half size Mini Card with PCIe and USB interface)
    One for mSATA SSD Full size Mini Card with SATA interface

    So I have two questions: Would this product (Samsung EVO 500gb) work with my laptop?
    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HWHVOQS/ref=twister_B00ISJDX4K
    If not, could you link an SSD that is the proper size/ shape and has 500gb?

    Secondly, where is this port located on the computer? I popped open the back panel and I see some ram slots, but I don't see any place where this should go. I saw an image on google images along with some brief instructions that look like the sager I bought, but I don't know if it is the right one. ( AnandTech Portal | Eurocom Racer: Why the Radeon HD 6970M Rocks)

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Taffyrooster, Aug 11, 2014
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    Taffyrooster Newbie

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    The sager's tech specs also say this in reference to the "standard hard drive": 750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive (Upgradeable)
    1 Detachable 2.5" 9.5mm (H) SATA Hard Disk Drive + Coexisting 2 x mSATA SSDs
     
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  3. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    It can take 1 full sized 2.5" drive + 2 mSATA drives...The one you have listed will work in the mSATA slot..
     
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    Ok great thank you!
     
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    Bullrun Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, I guess that's one that wouldn't load. The up close on the 2.5" bay loaded.

    EDIT: I see them in the review now :thumbsup:
     
    Bullrun, Aug 11, 2014
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